Biting Commentary - August 2012

Two events: a dinner, and a book talk by Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz

120,000 andagi are made at the Okinawan Festival. Get yours.

From small plates to bigger.

Win two tickets to the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival closing night event, Cuisines of the Stars

Third in the Boiling Crab/Cajun-style seafood boil restaurants

You're hot. These are cool. You two should get together.

Mouthwatering photos of Japanese loco moco, sizzling stone pot bibimbap, and sashimi salad are among the finalists.

Kosher, Middle Eastern cuisine finds a less temporary home.

Favorite finds at the Made in Hawaii Festival

The cocktails are designed by Colin Field, the head bartender of the Hemingway Bar the Ritz Hotel Paris.

Some think "failed lease negotiations" is a euphemism for a restaurant unable to make a profit, but Ed Kenney says that's not why Downtown at the Hawaii State Art Museum is closing.

Town's mussels, The Whole Ox's porchetta, and Morning Glass' bacon and Gruyere omelet en casuela are among the finalists.

The next generation may never know the taste of wild fish, so Peter Merriman wants to serve you less of it.

A popular Japanese chain expands to Hawaii

Find this truck on Tuesdays and Fridays, and dine in ING's pleasant cafe.

Some the finalists: Goteburg musubi topped with spicy ahi at Paina Cafe, specials from a noodle truck, a hamburger steak at Chibo's.

Featured breweries: Maui Brewing Co., Deschutes, Sam Adams

Nobu corporate pastry chef Jason Licker adds new desserts to the menu

Cast your ballot in the Islands' oldest and most prestigious dining awards

Cooking lessons with Roy Yamaguchi, Baja Style teams up with Street Grindz, and more.

Judging the Bombay Sapphire/GQ Most Inspired Bartender Competition